Lawsonville Ave Elementary School serves 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
50%
25%
White
30%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% NC state average).
How many students attend Lawsonville Ave Elementary School?
206 students attend Lawsonville Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lawsonville Ave Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawsonville Ave Elementary School?
Lawsonville Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lawsonville Ave Elementary School offer ?
Lawsonville Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lawsonville Ave Elementary School part of?
Lawsonville Ave Elementary School is part of Rockingham County Schools School District.
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